The National Park Service is offering a grant for a Historic Resource Study of the Blackford House, Ferry Hill, and Bridgeport Community, focusing on African American History. This grant aims to explore the role of enslaved and free African American workers in Maryland’s local economy and community, shedding light on the African American experience at Lock 38 and Ferry Hill, with potential ties to the Underground Railroad.
Opportunity ID: 308722
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P18AS00631 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Historic Resource Study of the Blackford House, Ferry Hill, and Bridgeport Community African American History |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities Information and Statistics |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.945 — Cooperative Research and Training Programs – Resources of the National Park System |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 04, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED |
| Archive Date: | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $56,749 |
| Award Ceiling: | $56,749 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This agreement will be entered into with Shepherd University under an existing Cooperative Agreement without additional competition |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | The park will work with a research team to develop a Historic Resource Study of the Blackford House, Ferry Hill, and Bridgeport Community focused on African American History. The research products will provide a comprehensive approach to the study of enslaved and free African American workers in the Maryland community and their role in the local economy and community. A history of the African American experience at Lock 38 and Ferry Hill will result, including possible connections to the Underground Railroad. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
STEVE LIVINGSTON 303-969-2690
Steve_Livingston@nps.gov Email:Steve_Livingston@nps.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 308722 Other Supporting Documents-P18AS00631 – NOI -> FINAL Notice of Intent To Award Blackford HRS.pdf
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